the idea for this lemonade came from a health/fitness/nutrition site, where it says that this drink helps maintaining flat belly. i don't know about the flat belly, but i know that this lemonade is very refreshing, especially in a hot day like today.*

it's very easy to make: in 2 l water add 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger and around 10 spearmint leaves.
leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight and in the morning you'll have a cold and really refreshing drink.

you can drink 2 litres of the lemonade a day. we made it a few times this summer and drank a lot because it's very refreshing.i didn't notice loosening of the bowels, but i noticed reduced bloating. i don't know if i'm explaining this very well.

This recipe comes from Prevention Magazine's Flat Belly Diet. Which is terrific btw. The recipe, as posted, left out fresh grated ginger. It takes a bit of getting used to but it is VERY refreshing. Oh & it doesn't turn b/c you're supposed to drink this amount everyday. You make a new one each night for the next day.

ciewsiyt avesplLike a tea bag, I think you could use the same ingredients twice, if you drank this refreshing brew fairly quickly. I would not wait a week and try to reuse. For the record, Washed mint leaves have no more bacteria on them than any other herb. As a matter of fact, mint aides in digestion, and helps rid the mouth of unwanted bacteria.

I see the ginger listed in the recipe. I used a recipe similar to this while pregnant to reduce water retention with my midwife's blessing. I had lost the recipe. Thanks for having it here (found it through my sisters on pinterest)

I am not drinking this as a "diet", but to have something tasty to drink. It just happens that it is good for you too!! Very clean taste, not too tangy from lemon. I add no sweetner. I did use the same ingredients twice, two days in a row, drinking the water completely each time. I have had no bowel problems of any kind drinking this. So tasty and crisp that I can't stop!!

×Sonia Sepulveda-DempseyI just had a cold glass....it was very refreshing. I can drink this all day! BTW- fresh grated ginger was left out on description in pintrest. I'm glad I visited the blog. The Freshly grated ginger really adds to flavoring.

I have used this before and i must say its really great, it helps with bloating as well (thats why i started using it). i have made two jugs out of the same ingredients and then made new one. it does boost your energy and tastes pretty good.

Does anyone know how long ginger would stay fresh?..or how to keep it fresh?.. id only use it for this and don't want it to go to waste. How long does the lemonade stay good? Are you supposed to drink 2 L a day? ... thanks, heather in wisconsin

Is there anything that I could use thats not Cucumber? its pretty much my least favorite food ever and my boyfriend wouldnt touch it either if he knew it was in there... Were both really trying to eat right!

Drink it all in the same day. Add some Aloe Vera Juice to the mix for extra benifits. When it's all gone, remove the lemon slices and blend the "leftovers" with some fruit and ice for an awesome smoothie!

I love reading the comments. Lemon and cucumber are natural diuretics. It is not Lemonade, per say, but like a detox for kidneys and a refreshing drink. It is not a diet and doesn't matter what you eat. She says in the beginning to sluce, not blend.

Ginger stays fresh in the freezer, if you only are using it for this. Take it out 10-20 minutes before you're going to use it. I added some agave nectar (same as honey in nutritional value, & a very similar taste) to sweeten it up a bit. Absolitely amazing! I've lost three pounds in a week, & I have less bloating! The mint combats bad breath, so its a great after dinner drink. The ginger fights heartburn (my mom tried it and her heartburn has virtually disappeared). The lemon & cucumber are metabolism boosting, & are very flavorful. The more I drink it, the more I love it!

So I left mine in the fridge for a week...due to the fact I was out of town. I am drinking it now, and it tastes better than it did before. My question is, is it safe? It smells good and the fruit still looks fresh.

oh, the pitcher. it was very nice heatproof pitcher made from thin glass, but i accidentally broke it.here is a link from the company who makes them:http://www.kavalier.cz/en/teapots__with-plastic-lid____svatava-jug_____kitchenware______collection.html

Well, I like the information you have shared on your website. I think this will be perfect with Lemon and Cucumber water . I think your website is one of the sites that I visit regularly. I like how precise information you have shared on it.

Looking forward to trying this. My cousin talked about it yesterday. Being summer, it will be good with the fresh cucumber and fresh mint (which we have planted). Once the fruits, vegetables and herbs have infused, could you keep the water longer than a day if you strained the solids out?